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CITY COMMISSION

MEETING AGENDA

December 3, 2013 – 6:35 p.m.

(Posted on webpage at 4:30 p.m. on 11/27/13)

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Updates:

12/03/13 @ 2:35 p.m.:

 

12/02/13 @ 4:10 p.m.:

 

 

 

A.        RECOGNITION/PROCLAMATION/PRESENTATION:

 

1.       None.

 

 

B.        CONSENT AGENDA:

 

NOTE:  All matters listed below on the Consent Agenda are considered under one motion and will be enacted by one motion.  There will be no separate discussion on those items.  If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.

 

1.       Approve City Commission meeting minutes from 11/19/13.

 

2.       Receive minutes from various boards and commissions:

 

Cultural District Task Force meetings of 10/28/13 and 11/06/13

Contractor Licensing Board meeting of 09/19/13

Homeless Issues Advisory Committee meeting of 10/08/13

Mental Health Board meeting of 10/29/13

Traffic Safety Commission meeting of 11/04/13

 

3.       Approve all claims.  The list of approved claims will be posted to the agenda the day after the City Commission meeting.

 

4.       Bid and purchase items:

 

a)       Award bid for the lease of one Ford Explorer, current model year, and all-wheel drive pursuit rated equipped with special police package on a three (3) year lease from Shawnee Mission Ford in the amount of $10,388.26 per year, or a total of $31,164.78.   Bid Memo & Attachments

 

5.       Adopt on second and final reading, the following ordinances:

 

a)       Ordinance No. 8926, which repeals Ordinance No. 8285 (annexation) and Ordinance No. 8350 (rezoning), for the 155 acre tract, near K-10 and N 1800 road intersection.  Ordinance No. 8926 conforms the City’s ordinances to the appellate court decisions invalidating the earlier annexation and rezoning ordinances  

 

b)       Ordinance No. 8940, removing redundant inspection requirements related to Cereal Malt Beverage licenses.  

 

c)       Ordinance No. 8942, permitting raptors to be owned within City limits.  

 

d)       Ordinance No. 8943, condemning certain property interests as authorized by Resolution No. 7050 required for the 23rd Street and Iowa intersection improvement project.  

 

6.       Approve rezoning, Z-13-00401, approximately 1.95 acres from IG (General Industrial) District to CS (Strip Commercial) District, located at 1360, 1380, 1400, and 1410 N. 3rd St. Submitted by Colliers International, for Evenshar, LLC., property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8944, to rezone (Z-13-00401) approximately 1.95 acres from IG (General Industrial) District to CS (Strip Commercial) District, located at 1360, 1380, 1400, and 1410 N. 3rd St. (PC Item 1; approved 9-0 on 11/18/13)    Staff Report   Existing Land Use Map   PC Minutes   Correspondence

 

7.       Approve annexation, A-13-00291, of approximately 10.684 acres, located at 1338 E 1600 Road. Submitted by Grob Engineering Services, LLC., for Going South, LLC., property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8945, to annex (A-13-00291) approximately 10.684 acres, located at 1338 E 1600 Road. (PC Item 2A; approved 8-0-1 on 11/18/13)   Staff Report      Rezoning & Annexation Vicinity Map   Rezoning & Annexation Exhibit   Southeast Area Plan Land Use Map   Map of Area   PC Minutes

 

8.       Approve rezoning, Z-13-00290, approximately 10.684 acres from County A (Agricultural) District to RM15 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District, located at 1338 E 1600 Road. Submitted by Grob Engineering Services, LLC., for Going South, LLC., property owner of record. Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8946, to rezone (Z-13-00291) approximately 10.684 acres from County A (Agricultural) District to RM15 (Multi-Dwelling Residential) District, located at 1338 E 1600 Road. (PC Item 2B; approved 8-0-1 on 11/18/13)    Staff Report   Concept Plan   Southeast Area Plan Land Use Map   Map of Area   PC Minutes

 

9.       Accept dedications and vacation of easements and rights-of-way associated with Final Plat, PF-13-00428, for 9 Del Lofts Addition, a 1 lot subdivision of approximately 1.3 acres, located at 900 Delaware Street. Submitted by Bartlett & West Inc. for Provident Family, LP, property owner of record.   Staff Memo   Final Plat   Administrative Determination

 

10.     Concur with the following recommendations of the Traffic Safety Commission:

 

a)       To approve extending the test period for resident parking only on Edgehill Road for 90 days (TSC item #2; approved 8-0 on 11/4//13).   Staff Memo   TSC 11/04/13 Meeting Materials

 

b)       To establish No Parking 7am–6pm Monday–Friday along the south side of Overland Drive from Champion Lane and provide sufficient sight distance where appropriate, east 1,225 feet and adopt on first reading Ordinance No. 8947, establishing the No Parking if appropriate (TSC item #3; approved 8-0 on 11/4/13).   Staff Memo   TSC 11/04/13 Meeting Materials

 

c)       Deny the request to construct a Traffic Signal at the intersection of Bob Billings Parkway and Stone Meadows Drive (TSC item #4; denied 8-0 on 11/4/13).   Staff Memo   TSC 11/04/13 Meeting Materials

 

d)       To approve Traffic Calming on Vermont Street between 21st Street and 23rd Street (TSC item #5; approved 8-0 on 11/4/13).  Funding is not currently available for construction of these traffic calming devices.  Staff Memo   TSC 11/04/13 Meeting Materials

 

e)       To approve Traffic Calming on Lawrence Avenue between 27th Street and 31st Street (TSC item #7; approved 8-0 on 11/4/13).  Funding is not currently available for construction of these traffic calming devices.  Staff Memo   TSC 11/04/13 Meeting Materials

 

11.     Authorize the Mayor to execute City/State Agreement No. 272-13 with the Kansas Department of Transportation for inspection services for the 31st Street, Haskell Avenue to O’Connell Road street, storm sewer, and waterline improvements.

Staff Memo & Attachments

 

12.     Authorize the Mayor to execute a loan agreement between the City of Lawrence and Lawrence Community Shelter in the amount of $725,000 plus interest.    Staff Memo & Attachments - Revised 12/03/13

 

13.     Authorize the Mayor to sign a Subordination Agreement for Diane M. Bucia Trybom, 333 Johnson Ave.   Staff Memo

 

 

 

C.        CITY MANAGER’S REPORT:          CM Report & Attachments

 

 

ADDRESSING THE COMMISSION:         The public is allowed to speak to any regular agenda item or give public comment after first being recognized by the Mayor.  Individuals are asked to come to the microphone, sign in, and state their name and address.  Speakers should address all comments/questions to the Commission.

 

D.        REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS:          

 

1.       Receive presentation of Community Health Assessment by Community Health Plan Steering Committee.   Overview   Summary

 

ACTION:      Receive presentation.

 

 

2.       Consider adopting on first reading, Ordinance No. 8840, expanding the rental licensing program to all rental units in the city with certain exceptions noted.   Staff Memo   Administrative Regulations Delineated    Correspondence - Updated 12/03/13   Additional Staff Memo - Added 12/03/13

 

ACTION:      Adopt on first reading, Ordinance No. 8840, expanding the rental licensing program, if appropriate.

 

 

 

E.         PUBLIC COMMENT:

 

 

F.         FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS:  Staff Memo & Attachments

 

 

G.        COMMISSION ITEMS:

 

 

H.        CALENDAR:   2013 Meeting List     2014 Meeting List

 

·                     Public meeting regarding possible transit hub at 21st and Stewart Avenue, Monday, December 2, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Fire Station #5 in the Jayhawk Room, 1911 Stewart Avenue.

 

·                     City officials’ luncheon with Black Hills Energy Representatives, Tuesday, December 3, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.  Location:  Pachamama’s.

 

·                     City Commissioners are invited to attend a presentation by Robert Butler, FEMA, regarding the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012, at the Douglas County Commission meeting on December 4, at 4:00 p.m.

 

·                     Public Incentives Review Committee meeting, Tuesday, December 17, 4:00 p.m.  Location:  City Commission Room.

 

·                     City Commission meetings scheduled for December 24 and December 31 have been canceled due to Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.

 

·                     City Commission meeting will be held on Monday, December 30, 8:30 a.m. for bill paying and end of year housekeeping items. 

 

·                     National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, March 8 – 12, 2014.  Location:  Washington, DC.

 

 

 

 

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I.         CURRENT VACANCIES – BOARDS/COMMISSIONS:

 

Listed below are existing and upcoming vacancies on City of Lawrence Boards and Commissions.  If interested in serving on a board, citizens should visit the website at http://www.lawrenceks.org/boards to volunteer online, or send a letter of interest to the Mayor, P.O. Box 708, Lawrence, KS 66044.

 

Board of Zoning Appeals/Sign Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13.

 

Building Code Board of Appeals:

Four positions expire 11/30/13.  One position will become vacant and three positions will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms.  Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

 

Community Development Advisory Committee:

One vacancy for a position that expired 09/30/13 and one vacancy for a position that expires 09/30/15.  Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

 

Contractor Licensing Board:

Three positions expire 12/31/13.  Two positions will become vacant and one position is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.  Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

 

Douglas County Senior Services Board:

Two positions expire 12/31/13 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Electrical Code Board of Appeals:

One vacancy for a position that expired 03/31/12.  Eligibility requirements exist for this board.

 

Homeless Issues Advisory Committee:

Three positions expire 12/13/13.  One position will become vacant and two positions will be eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Horizon 2020 Steering Committee:

The purpose of the Steering Committee is to guide the process for amending Horizon 2020, the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Lawrence.  The Steering Committee will consist of ten members, with four members appointed by the City, four members appointed by the County, one joint City/County appointment, and one School District appointment.

 

Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging:

One vacancy on the Advisory Council for a position that expires 09/30/14.  One position expired 09/30/13 and is eligible for reappointment to an additional term.

 

Lawrence Alliance:

Two vacancies for positions that expired 11/30/12 and one vacancy for a position that expired 11/30/13.  Five additional terms expire 11/30/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/14.  Five positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Lawrence Douglas County Bicycle Advisory Committee:

Three positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Public Transit Advisory Committee:

Three positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Sales Tax Audit Committee:

One vacancy for a position that expires 04/30/14. 

 

Sister Cities Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/15.  Five additional positions expire 12/31/13 and all are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.

 

Sustainability Advisory Board:

One vacancy for a position that expires 12/31/13.  Three positions expire 12/31/13 and are eligible for reappointment to additional terms.